The subsequent decline throughout the nineties was largely self-inflicted, but it didn't help that a sweary Scotsman had arrived at Old Trafford, and started making good on his promise to 'knock Liverpool off their f***ing perch'. It’s only fair given his exploits over the past season or so.In 1986, my beloved Liverpool were rampant: already 16-times First Division champions, FA Cup holders, four-time European Cup winners, with Ian Rush leading the line and Kenny Dalglish in a manager's seat embossed by our first ever double the previous season. This year: Cristiano Ronaldo gets the nod for this season’s cover. He could do things with a football that will never be replicated. It was Ronaldinho who stole the show though following his electric displays for Barcelona and Brazil. It featured the Italian hero Del Piero as well as Thierry Henry, who had pretty much cemented his place as the Premiership’s finest import by that time. FIFA 04 returned stronger than the last with a trio of truly iconic faces. The early noughties were a good time for FIFA covers. FIFA 04, Del Piero, Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho:.The final spot was taken by Juventus star Edgar Davids, whose goggles became a thing of legend for a generation. The powerhouse Roberto Carlos made the grade, as did the reliable genius Ryan Giggs. With that came a front cover to outdo any of its rivals. FIFA 03, Edgar Davids, Ryan Giggs, Roberto Carlos:įIFA 03 kind of began the transition of the title from just a good football game to the undisputed king of football games.Naturally his silky skills and eye for a worldie resulted in him becoming the face of the FIFA franchise for the game’s 1999 edition. The classy Dutchman was something of a revelation to the Premiership when he first signed. If you mention nineties Arsenal to most people their first thought is likely to be Bergkamp. Walcott never quite did it but we can forgive EA for believing the hype.

Wayne Rooney’s not had a bad career and Frank Lampard is arguably the greatest English midfielder to play the game. If you ignore Theo Walcott for a minute, FIFA 10 actually had a very underrated cover. It’s hard to believe that was over twenty years ago now. The Frenchman graced the cover of FIFA 97 wearing the black and white stripes of Newcastle United. Although he’d only come from France David Ginola quite often played like he was from another planet. Check out these top covers from FIFAs past.Īt the time he was football’s favourite Mr Exotic. Celebrate the game and it’s mammoth contribution to childhoods (and a few adulthoods) all over the world by taking a trip down memory lane. FIFA’s latest instalment has been hotly anticipated and will hit the shelves on the 28 th. Sports’ most iconic video game returns this week.

Fifa 10 cover